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as in voice
an act, process, or means of putting something into words
the poem is his expression of his grief upon the loss of his beloved wife
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2
as in look
facial appearance regarded as an indication of mood or feeling
we could tell by the fans' expressions that the Chicago Cubs had lost again
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3
as in term
a pronounceable series of letters having a distinct meaning especially in a particular field
the expression "John Doe" is used in legal proceedings to refer to a person whose actual name is either unknown or being withheld from the public
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as in phrase
a sequence of words having a specific meaning
the popular expression "raining cats and dogs" is meaningless in other languages
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Recent Examples of expression
The shades, stoic facial expressions and ensembles?
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Diana Pearl, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
During the video, the Labrador can be seen sitting on the dog bed and watching the puppies with a very unhappy expression.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Looking aghast, Kylie couldn’t help but go silent with a baffled expression for several seconds.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 30 Oct. 2025
In a state that sets the standard for music education and a region that pushes the limits of what marching bands can do, directors meticulously correct every arm angle, facial expression and the spacing between each marcher.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Oct. 2025
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Diana Pearl, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
During the video, the Labrador can be seen sitting on the dog bed and watching the puppies with a very unhappy expression.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Looking aghast, Kylie couldn’t help but go silent with a baffled expression for several seconds.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 30 Oct. 2025
In a state that sets the standard for music education and a region that pushes the limits of what marching bands can do, directors meticulously correct every arm angle, facial expression and the spacing between each marcher.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expression
Noun
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That sensibility informs my instincts, my style, my voice.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
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While the industry has changed considerably, their brand identities and creative voices are meaningful and remain strong.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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This lush faux Norfolk pine garland features a more irregular, layered look for an organic feel.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
5 Nov. 2025
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In the capital, Caracas, CNN took a rare look at the application.—
Stefano Pozzebon,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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In terms of sheer number of ships, Beijing’s navy is now bigger than Washington’s and Chinese shipyards can churn out new builds at a far higher rate.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Schuschnigg resigned, accepted Hitler’s terms to avoid the shedding of Bruderblut, and, on March 12, German troops marched into Austria.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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The phrase includes tariff powers for two pivotal reasons.—
Morgan Chalfant,
semafor.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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The company positions its cards as simple, durable, and seed-phrase-free by default.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The formulations, doses, and follow-up protocols vary widely.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
6 Nov. 2025
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In each formulation tested, the weight loss leveled off in mice treated with the plasmids.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
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In a performance space that felt more like an extended living room than a club, Keith Richards surveyed the crowd and flashed a sly smile.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
6 Nov. 2025
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The interplay of the sparklers with sterling silver or 14-karat yellow gold will flatter every skin tone while putting a smile on every face, making this four-figure investment completely and utterly worth it.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
6 Nov. 2025
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But Obergefell, like many other who are concerned about the Supreme Court's conservative majority, takes little comfort in their words.—
Jason Lemon,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Swayer is a spoken word poet and this is clear in her verse that is melodic on the page.—
Amber McBride,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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Though the idiom of abuse has changed, the critics are as hostile as ever, while their targets react only with curious torpor.—
David Wingrave,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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Music unites the interconnecting stories in this saga and expands its passions, with a sumptuous score by composer Stephen Flaherty and lyricist Lynn Ahrens that taps into a wide range of American styles, idioms and amalgams, even as the second act turns more dissonant.—
Frank Rizzo,
Variety,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Expression.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expression. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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